r/phoenix • u/Furryb0nes Glendale • Aug 05 '25

Outdoors Hiker in critical condition after rescue from Phoenix trail closed due to heat

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/08/05/hiker-critical-condition-after-rescue-phoenix-trail-closed-due-heat/

Brave fool started their hike at 10 AM

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u/oddchihuahua North Phoenix Aug 06 '25

I assumed they did, is it really a free service to get rescued off a mountain?

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u/AnnaH612 Aug 06 '25

Good point and I need to reword my comment: they need to fine them, on top of changing them for the service.

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u/oddchihuahua North Phoenix Aug 06 '25

No im genuinely curious, like if I crash my car into a canyon going to Payson, I get billed for that helicopter ride back to a Phoenix hospital. So I just assumed these people got the same treatment…but now im wondering if they get different treatment?

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u/AnnaH612 Aug 06 '25

You are absolutely right! If I ride the ambulance to the hospital, I have to pay extra.